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The Auckland Mayor has announced that condolence messages have been sent to Auckland Council’s Japanese sister cities in the wake of Friday’s destructive earthquake and tsunami. Auckland Council has relationships with Fukuoka, Shinagawa, Tomioka, Kakogawa, Utsunomiya, Furudono and Hara-mura.
Barefoot Ted McDonald (or BFT), a veteran ultra-runner and one of the pioneers of the barefoot running movement, is coming to New Zealand to hold a series of talks and workshops from March 15 – 17.
BFT is one of central characters in Born to Run, the international best seller by Christopher McDougall.
The annual V48Hours Furious Filmmaking Contest returns for 2011 with registrations now open at www.v48hours.co.nz.
It’s that time of the year again! The one day when you can show that special person how you feel about them by giving them the perfect gift. Do you need help?
Little Kickers is the largest provider of pre-school football (soccer) in the U.K. for children aged 18months – 7 years. After much anticipation Little Kickers arrives in West Auckland.
Secured Signing, the legally binding Trusted Digital Signatures (PKI ) User Based online signing service, will be presenting at the upcoming Auckland District Law Society Inc. 2011 SPRIG (Small Practice Representation and Interest Group) Seminar Series on ‘Advances in the Sale of Real Estate & The Lawyers and Conveyancers Act 2006’.
“Where the city meets the harbour” so succinctly describes the location and venue of the Stamford Residences, in Auckland’s Albert Street where luscious new photographs more than do justice to these exciting apartments.
The Auckland Mayor has launched an investigation into the feasibility of providing free admission to council-owned swimming pools across Auckland.
The redevelopment of Auckland’s waterfront will generate $4.29 billion to the region by 2040, according to a report released today by the Minister of Transport, Hon Steven Joyce.
The hugely popular Telecom Tree will again bring some Christmas sparkle to Aucklanders, with opening night scheduled for the evening of Saturday 27 November. Telecom is encouraging visitors to the Telecom Tree to bring gifts for children who will go without this Christmas. The gifts will be distributed around the country by Women’s Refuge – the official charity of the Telecom Tree – for the children to open on Christmas Day.
Mangere’s new arts centre is alive with performing arts this week, with workshops and performances throughout the week as part of Showtime Mangere.
Auckland Airport is again preparing to donate $120,000 in the 12 days leading up to Christmas! In the spirit of the season, Auckland Airport invites registered charities within New Zealand to apply for the ‘12 days of Christmas’ promotion and be considered for one of 12, $10,000 donations which will be made in the 12 days before Christmas.
Mayor Len Brown has announced three new initiatives to better prepare Auckland for civil emergencies. The initiatives include the development of neighbourhood and community emergency preparedness plans, a plan to give social media a key role in emergency preparedness and the announcement of a major regional civil defence exercise early next year.
If you’re wondering how to keep the kids entertained over the long summer break, wonder no longer as the Papakura Art Gallery is coming to the rescue with free children’s art classes.
Auckland Mayor Len Brown has taken the first steps towards making Auckland one of the world’s leading events cities.
To keep beaches and parks safe for everyone this Guy Fawkes, Auckland City Council and New Zealand Police will once again be implementing a fireworks ban on public spaces.
A wedding is often the most important day in a ladies life, therefore choosing the right wedding gown is absolutely crucial to making the day a complete success.
Two young Sumatran tigers from Auckland Zoo fly out to Australia this afternoon as part of an international conservation breeding programme to assist this critically endangered big cat.
Prime Minister and Minister of Tourism, John Key, has unveiled the plans for Queens Wharf for next year’s Rugby World Cup celebrations.
For one night a year, Auckland Zoo transforms into spook central with enchanted gardens and magical markets for Boo at the Zoo on Saturday, 30 October from 6pm to 9pm.